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Transfer Planning 101 – Learn how to improve service reliability, reduce wait times & build a stronger network

Every person who plans transit knows that missed transfers make riders angry and ruin your schedule reliability.

For too long, you have had to manually figure out complex connections, guess what trade-offs to make, and struggle to fix problems between different bus or train lines.

We believe planning for transfers should not be a frustrating chore. It should be simple and automatic. Join us for a first look at Transfer Planning, a new feature in Optibus. It is the built-in solution the market needs, designed to move past manual fixes and build reliable networks that truly focus on the rider.

 

Who Should Attend

  • Transit and urban planners who design timetables, schedules and transfers
  • Agencies using Optibus Strategic Planning or evaluating new planning tools
  • Anyone focused on improving passenger experience and system efficiency

 

What You’ll Learn

  • Understand the fundamentals: Why integrated transfer planning is critical for modern transit reliability.
  • Define clear transfer rules and objectives within Optibus.
  • Set up effective coordination across different transit modes.
  • Guarantee your timetable respects key transfer rules during optimization.
  • Troubleshoot transfer violations and efficiently resolve scheduling conflicts.

 

Why It Matters 

  • Improve network reliability by better supporting transfer points
  • Increase rider satisfaction by minimizing wait times and uncertainty
  • Use data-driven insights to adjust routes and timetables 
  • Optimize resource allocation without compromising service quality

 

This live demo will show you how to move from fixing missed transfers after they happen to preventing them before the schedule is even final. See the clear steps, the simple setup, and the powerful results of integrated transfer planning.

Ready to build a stronger network? Save your seat today.

Original webinar date: December 11, 2025 GMT

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